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Which statement accurately describes tribal societies?
Which statement accurately describes tribal societies?
- Large tribes in tribal societies thrived in areas that were difficult to reach. (correct)
- Members of each tribe in a tribal society were not united by kinship bonds.
- Tribal societies strictly followed the social rules and rituals prescribed by the Brahmanas.
- Tribal societies were divided into numerous unequal classes.
How did tribal groups control land and pastures?
How did tribal groups control land and pastures?
- Jointly and dividing it amongst households according to their own rules (correct)
- By consulting with the Brahmanas
- By allowing individual ownership of land
- By dividing it based on the caste system
What was a common livelihood source for tribes?
What was a common livelihood source for tribes?
- Fishing
- Agriculture (correct)
- Merchant trading
- Metalworking
What characteristic distinguished tribal societies from caste-based societies?
What characteristic distinguished tribal societies from caste-based societies?
In what way did tribes interact with caste-based societies?
In what way did tribes interact with caste-based societies?
What factor contributed to the ability of tribes to make full use of natural resources?
What factor contributed to the ability of tribes to make full use of natural resources?
What was the significance of oral traditions for studying tribal histories according to the text?
What was the significance of oral traditions for studying tribal histories according to the text?
During the 13th and 14th centuries, which tribe was highly influential in Punjab?
During the 13th and 14th centuries, which tribe was highly influential in Punjab?
Which tribe in the north-western part of India was mentioned as being divided into smaller clans?
Which tribe in the north-western part of India was mentioned as being divided into smaller clans?
What was the main occupation of nomadic pastoralists according to the text?
What was the main occupation of nomadic pastoralists according to the text?
Which tribe had a large presence in states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh?
Which tribe had a large presence in states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh?
In the 16th century, many Bhil clans had transitioned into what occupation?
In the 16th century, many Bhil clans had transitioned into what occupation?
